Property

Sidechick confidentiality: How lawyers protect your private affairs in property transactions

I would wish that the transaction remains private for the interest of peace and benefit of my two families.

Plot vs. Car: Key factors to consider for your first big purchase

Several factors may need to be considered before settling on either buying a car or land.

Understanding the 10pc standard deposit when buying land in Kenya

According to condition three of the Law Society of Kenya’s conditions of sale, a purchaser should pay deposit of 10 per cent of the purchase price.

Of fake spouses hired in property transactions

The Land Registration Act (LRA) is explicit on consent of a spouse before any transaction on matrimonial property.

Lost your title deed? Here's how to get a duplicate

The law provides that a registered title deed holder can apply to the registrar for a duplicate title deed or certificate of lease.

Foreclosure in Kenya: What every homeowner needs to know

For starters, foreclosure is a legal action whereby a bank or mortgage firm bars a client from settling the loan and takes over the property.

The dangers of buying illegally acquired property

It is not advisable to proceed and buy a property that sits on illegally or irregularly acquired land as advised by your lawyer.

Polygamy and property: How to protect your assets as a first wife

The law also provides for property rights in polygamous marriages which, for ages, ended in unending legal disputes.

Marriage over? Here's how your assets will be split under Kenyan law

The Matrimonial Property Act, 2013 is the current law that provides on how spouses should share property upon divorce.

Heirs or affairs: How Kenya's rich keep gold diggers at bay

Legally, it only takes a wealthy man to impregnate a woman to guarantee her child status as his heir.

How to use your salary to build your dream home

It is possible to construct a house brick by brick using your monthly salary or income from other sources.

Know your rights: How tenants can legally address snoopy landlords

There is also a section of tenants who accuse house owners of invasion of privacy.

Why businesses are increasingly opting for virtual offices

Could there be organisations that would prefer different office designs to contain future pandemics?

Why one would rather build a house than buy a complete one

It is possible to construct a house using your monthly salary or income from other sources as

High interest rates main reason for seizure of houses

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) last year slapped borrowers with three rises in the Central Bank Rate (CBR).

Red flags alert! What to watch out for when buying land

What red flags should I look out for before buying?